Travel Services
How to get here? Here you will find practical information to help you get to the fair quickly and easily, wether you're travelling by rail, air or car.
We will inform you soon about the event date of LightCon 2023!
Venue
Messegelände
Hall 19
D - 30521 Hannover
How to get to LightCon
Directions
The A2 motorway allows a comfortable and fast journey from North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin. The A7 motorway takes you directly to Hannover - whether you are coming from Hamburg or Munich.
Coming from the North
Take highway A7 direction "Hannover / Kassel". At exit no. 55 "Altwarmbüchen" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the East
Take highway A2 direction "Hannover / Dortmund". At exit no. 47 "Hannover-Buchholz" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "'Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the South
Take highway A7 direction "Hannover / Hamburg". At exit no. 60 (junction Hannover-Süd) change to highway A37 and follow the ssignage "'Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the West
Take highway A2 direction "Hannover / Magdeburg / Berlin"'. At exit 46 "Hannover-Lahe" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "Hannover / Messe"
Parking lots
On the website of the "Gesellschaft für Verkehrsförderung mBH" (GfV) you will find all information about parking facilities on the Exhibition Grounds.
The parking fee for cars is 11,- EUR.
Navigation
HANNOVER MESSE recommends NUNAV - the intelligent navigation system with award-winning revolutionary routing.
With the cooperation offer of Deutsche Messe AG and Deutsche Bahn you can travel relaxed and comfortable to LightCon. The offer will soon be available for download here.
North Entrance: via Hannover Main Station
For your day visit, use the regular services of Deutsche Bahn AG. The exhibition grounds can be reached from Hannover main station by underground line 8 or 18 in approx. 18 minutes (entrances NORD 1 and 2).
Subway stop: Hannover Messe/Nord
South Entrance: via Hannover Messe/Laatzen Station
The Hannover Messe/Laatzen station is approximately 400 m from the WEST 1 entrance to the grounds. You can reach the grounds on foot by walking over the covered Skywalk transport system, which connects the station with the Exhibition Grounds. During the fairs German Railway extends its schedule by special train services at station Hannover Messe/Laatzen.
Railway stop: Hannover Messe/Laatzen
There will also be additional metronom and erixx stops at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain also offers train connections to Hannover. Some lines will take you directly to the Messe/Laatzen station or to Hannover Central Station.
How to get there
From the city centre you reach the Exhibition Grounds by tram line/U-Bahn/suburban railway or from the south by bus.
Tram line 8 and 18
From Hannover Main Station via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Altenbekener Damm, Bothmerstraße
Tram line 6 and 16
Via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Braunschweiger Platz, Bult, Tierärztliche Hochschule, Kronsberg
Busstop lines 340 and 341
Busstop at the Exhibition Grounds Stop Gutenbergstraße (South area) and stop Hannover Messe/Laatzen (West 1 area)
From Rethen, Pattensen, Laatzen
More information about the local mass transit in Hannover you can find on www.uestra.de
FlixBus
Furthermore there is the possibility to use FlixBus for your journey.
Please be aware that your admission ticket or exhibitor pass is not valid for local public transport.
FFP2-Mask Requirements in Busses and Trams
FFP2 masks must be worn in all buses and trains and in completely enclosed areas such as train stations or ticket offices.
Current flight schedules can be found on the websites of Hannover Airport
Suburban Railway S5
All year round from Hannover Airport via Hannover Main Station to the Exhibition Grounds by local railway connection (S-Bahn), travel time 12 - 15 minutes.
Special Services for Passengers
Our subsidiary "B.F.M. Incoming & Traveller Services GmbH" offers special service packages for passengers.
During trade fairs, shuttle busses provide regular service between the airport and the Exhibition Center.
Comfortable journey to your accommodation - B.F.M takes care of your luggage and escort you to your booked accommodation.
B.F.M welcomes you directly at the gate, takes care of your luggage and drives you to your booked accommodation before taking you to the Exhibition Grounds.
Maximize on your time at the fair by letting BFM Incoming and Traveller Services handle your baggage check-in for you. Maximize on your time at the fair by letting BFM Incoming and Traveller Services handle your baggage check-in for you.
For information on booking the services, see www.bfmhaj.com
VIP Services at Hannover Airport
The Comfort & VIP Service Hannover Airport supports travellers with comfortable offers for arrival and departure. More information can be found on the Hannover Airport website.
Arrival Tips & Advice
On the website of the traffic management centre Niedersachsen ( Verkehrsmanagementzentrale Niedersachsen ) you will find all information about the current traffic situation.
Low Emission Zone
Hannover is not only an environmentally conscious trade fair city, but since 1 January 2008 has also been a city with an environmental zone, through which a reduced fine dust pollution is to be achieved.
The low emission zone covers large areas of the city around the city centre within the expressway ring and is indicated by road signs. Only vehicles that are marked with a fine dust sticker or meet the exceptional criteria may enter the zone.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located around the exhibition grounds at the entrances NORD 2, WEST 1 + 3 and SÜD 1.
The journey time between the exhibition grounds and the airport is approx. 30 minutes, depending on the volume of traffic.
The taxi company "Hallo Taxi 3811" also offers its customers a new quality service. Under the motto: friendly, safe, comfortable, the nationwide unique initiative Plus Taxi has been launched. When ordering a Plus Taxi, passengers are guaranteed a number of quality standards. Surcharges are not levied. More information www.taxi-hannover.eu/
Taxi orders: Hotline "Hello Taxi 3811": +49 (0)511 3811
Carpooling Options
Find a ride to the fair - easy and smart with TwoGo by SAP
You will find an overview of all international tour operators in the download area below.
Information for visitors and exhibitors from countries requiring a visa can be found under Visa Applications.
During LightCon, up to 22 charging poles are available for you to use close from the entrances. They are distributed as follow:
Deutsche Messe is conducting security checks at all entrances. This involves examining the contents of all luggage, e.g. handbags, backpacks, trolleys, suitcases, attaché cases and any other bags and containers.
Please accept our apologies for any delays this might cause, particularly during peak periods.
This measure is designed to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved, and applies to all trade fairs staged at the Hannover Exhibition Center.
The Comfort & VIP Service Hannover Airport supports travellers with comfortable offers for arrival and departure. More information can be found on the Hannover Airport website.
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